Mental illness disclosure from confidants’ perspective within romantic relationships: Validation and extension of the disclosure quality model

Disclosing invisible disabilities to romantic partners: Understanding the role of timing.

“…Participants exposed to an invisible disability on the second date reported lower negative affect compared to those exposed to it after 3 months of a relationship. This finding underscores the importance of considering the stage of the relationship when disclosing an invisible disability (Taniguchi-Dorios et al, 2023). It aligns with previous research (Shpigelman et al, 2019) and is supported by the "clicking model" of relationship development (Berg & Clark, 1986), which suggests that high levels of self-disclosure typically occur in the beginning of the relationship, when individuals rapidly assess whether the other person is suitable for a dating relationship.…”